Position Title Director, Innovation and Continuous Improvement, Productions (French Services)

Status Of Employment Permanent

Position Language Requirement English, French

Language Skills English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date 2026-03-18 11:59 PM

CBC/Radio-Canada is a public media company undergoing a transformation in 2026 by implementing an ambitious strategic plan that will enable it to modernize its operations and fulfil its mission for Canadians.

In this context, the Productions team is committed to being a catalyst for the best production practices and playing a pivotal role in the initiatives to transform our production methods so that content divisions can take advantage of these optimizations and benefits, adding value for Canadians.

Optimization and innovation depend on people who prioritize this mission. This new cross-functional position within the Productions team will focus on boosting collaboration,

sharing information and being a catalyst for optimization and innovation. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovation strategies:

• Deploy measures to accommodate and support innovation.

• Identify and prioritize innovation and experimental projects with the Productions leadership team.

• Develop road maps and action plans, considering available resources, possible constraints and established priorities.

• Lead, monitor and report on teams involved in projects and experiments.

• Set up and support monitoring for technology and new production trends:

• Develop methodologies and mechanisms.

• Document, share and propose experimental projects stemming from insights.

• Analyze and optimize the department’s production and administration processes:

• Identify and propose optimization projects to the Executive Director and sub-units.

• Lead initiatives to optimize operations with internal and/or external resources.

• Document, communicate and report on progress made on improvement projects.

• Support the digital transition for Productions:

• In co-operation with Senior Directors (Television, News, Postproduction and Radio), identify new trends, practices and production methods.

• Identify and propose transformation projects and initiatives in line with the organization’s priorities.

• Communicate, collaborate and manage change:

• Collaborate closely with all departments to ensure synergy and a unified approach to innovation.

• Clearly communicate the objectives, progress and impacts of innovation projects.

• Deploy change management strategies when new approaches, processes or technologies are adopted.

• Demonstrate strategic leadership:

• Lead and/or participate in task forces or innovation cells.

• Lead or supervise project execution teams.

• Champion a culture of innovation and the adoption of new technologies within Productions and at CBC/Radio-Canada.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and process optimization throughout the organization.

Qualifications What You Bring:

• University education in media and/or any combination of education and experience may be considered
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in operations or the equivalent
• Experience in project management and process optimization in large organizations would be a major asset

Skills

• Political acumen, with a natural aptitude for navigating and supporting change, fostering buy-in and minimizing pushback
• Exceptional analytical skills to thoroughly examine operational processes and identify opportunities for improving processes and adopting new technologies
• Strong influential leadership skills and ability to influence and gain strong buy-in from stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management and organizational development principles and tools
• Strong ability to organize and orchestrate work in a multi-project environment
• Solid command of spoken and written French and English

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong results orientation
• Strong credibility and a proven ability to build trust with colleagues and partners
• Open mind and comfort taking calculated risks to drive innovation

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number Of Openings 1

Work Schedule Full time